cannot get limewire to start after download
 

I have had limewire for approximately 5 years and this upgrade will not let me open my version. I have lost all of my material due to having to delete my prior version. The lime window opens and that is it. I get nothing else. I have tried to download this over 20 times and I am getting nowhere. Please help. I really like limewire but am thinking about finding another download program.

What is happening with this version???
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Window
3. How much ram? 512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available?140 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?intel(R) 537EP V9x DF PCI
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? [COLOR=red******
[/color]8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.4.12.15, Standard edition 6
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? earthlink
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? it works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with 5 years of use
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? no I deactivated it to do this
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Unknown
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif AVG
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vitalhttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...es/biggrin.gif
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth, some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions, or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...ilies/wink.gif
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.

Thread merged with this one to avoid confusion. Please don't post about a problem more than once.

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Hey UR, You should have all your files saved to your HD. If you had to uninstall Limewire your files are still available. It sounds like a Java problem that is keeping LW from opening.
What upgrade are you refering to. LW or Comp.?

Hi Jmike, could be several things. Please post details. See here.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

reply
 

I posted one in tech support I have not checked for reply yet. My upgrade was limewire.

my answers to computer questions
 

OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Window
3. How much ram? 512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available?140 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?intel(R) 537EP V9x DF PCI
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? [COLOR=red******[/COLOR]
[/color]8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.4.12.15, Standard edition 6
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? earthlink
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? it works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with 5 years of use
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? it is now coming on and then going off http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Unknown
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif AVG
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vitalhttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...es/biggrin.gif
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth, some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions, or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...ilies/wink.gif
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Hey UR Check out Birdy's fixes in post # 2 of this thread.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...ease-help.html.

It Worked!
 

Thank you so much! Months of frustration gone! I really appreciate it!
No More silence at my desk, I was going crazy!